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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 13, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?
(a) Britain
(b) Australia
(c) China
(d) India

2. Where do the climbers who find Wilson's body bury him?
(a) A crevasse
(b) They don't
(c) Nepal
(d) Tibet

3. Harris and his wife helped run a clinic at __________ which is on the way to Base Camp.
(a) Lobogi
(b) Pheriche
(c) Mache
(d) Lulka

4. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?
(a) Sir Edmund Hillary
(b) Dalai Lama
(c) Greg Ball
(d) Scott Fischer

5. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?
(a) Efficient
(b) Dirty
(c) Clean
(d) Empty

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Scott Fischer's climbing organization?

2. What did Willi Unsoeld, a man from Krakauer's hometown, do that inspired Krakauer to climb?

3. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.

4. Who is the Surveyor General of India that names the peak Mount Everest?

5. How many continents' highest points did Rob Hall climb in a period of seven months once?

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